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APRIL 8, 2026
Contract limiting Ferrari's control over Hamilton
Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton's contract could be limiting Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur's ability to control the increasingly fierce on-track battles with Charles Leclerc.
Russell will reclaim upper hand over Antonelli says Danner
Christian Danner believes George Russell will ultimately get the upper hand over championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the 2026 season unfolds.
Pressure mounts on Wache as Red Bull crisis deepens
Pressure is mounting on Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache amid growing speculation he could become the first major casualty of the team's disastrous start to 2026.
Ricciardo grateful to be dropped after F1 struggles
Daniel Ricciardo says being dropped from Formula 1 ultimately came as a relief after two difficult years that left him exhausted.
APRIL 7, 2026
Pressure builds ahead of meeting as F1 eyes fixes
Pressure is mounting on Formula 1 chiefs to act on the controversial 2026 regulations, with a key April 9 meeting looming and momentum building for at least partial changes.
Gasly hails best ever Alpine, team rejects sabotage
Pierre Gasly says Alpine has given him the best car of his Formula 1 career - but the team has been forced to deny swirling claims of unequal treatment for teammate Franco Colapinto.
Antonelli suggests Ferrari granted ADUO boost
Kimi Antonelli has suggested Ferrari may already have been given a green light to close the engine gap to Mercedes - but other reports indicate that is not yet the case.
Binotto rules out new Audi team boss amid Horner rumours
Mattia Binotto has made clear Audi will not appoint a new team principal despite the sudden exit of Jonathan Wheatley - amid speculation linking Christian Horner with the role.
Antonelli admits title chance, but Russell has edge
Kimi Antonelli says he believes he can fight for the 2026 world championship - but admits teammate George Russell still holds the advantage.
Krack denies Honda rift as Aston seeks Miami fix
Aston Martin has played down rumours of a rift with Honda, insisting the troubled partnership remains united as it races to fix its 2026 crisis.
Antonelli a contender, but tensions likely says Irvine
Eddie Irvine believes Kimi Antonelli is already a genuine world championship contender - but warns a potential intra-team battle at Mercedes could turn explosive.
APRIL 3, 2026
F1 grapples with what next on 2026 rules as fixes debated
Formula 1 is scrambling to figure out what - if anything - can be done to fix its controversial 2026 regulations, with solutions proving as complex as the problem itself.
Gina Schumacher opens up on father in rare new doc
A rare and emotional insight into the life of Michael Schumacher has emerged, with daughter Gina-Maria speaking candidly in a new documentary about coping after her father's 2013 accident.
Wolff title talk around Antonelli too early
Toto Wolff has urged the media to ease off the growing championship hype around Kimi Antonelli, despite the teenage sensation emerging as an early title favourite.
APRIL 2, 2026
Verstappen told to put ego aside amid F1 frustration
Ralf Schumacher has urged Max Verstappen to rein in his criticism of Formula 1's new era, warning the Dutchman to focus on his team rather than "moaning" about the regulations.
Doohan confirms ELMS switch after Super Formula setback
Jack Doohan will race in the European Le Mans Series in 2026 after his planned Super Formula program failed to materialise.
APRIL 1, 2026
Ferrari to use April mini pre-season ahead of Miami reset
Ferrari is set to treat the unexpected April break as a mini pre-season as it looks to close the gap to dominant Mercedes.
Verstappen could take sabbatical as F1 frustration grows
Max Verstappen's growing frustration with Formula 1 has triggered fresh speculation he could take a sabbatical in 2027 - potentially stepping away while still under contract with Red Bull.
Mercedes, Ferrari to block 2026 rule changes despite backlash
Mercedes and Ferrari are expected to block major changes to Formula 1's controversial 2026 rules - despite growing criticism from drivers and even threats of a Max Verstappen exit.
Antonelli shining but Mercedes absolutely dominant says Salo
Kimi Antonelli's stunning rise to the top of Formula 1 has continued with back-to-back pole positions in Shanghai and Suzuka - but not everyone is ready to credit the young Italian alone.
Saudi presses on with Blade F1 mega-track despite war
Saudi Arabia's Formula 1 ambitions are pressing ahead at full speed - even as war in the region has already forced the cancellation of the 2026 Jeddah race.
Verstappen masked Honda weakness as Aston crisis deepens
Max Verstappen may have unintentionally masked the true weakness of Honda's F1 project - a factor now haunting Aston Martin in its troubled 2026 campaign.
Wolff in two minds about Horner's F1 return
Toto Wolff says Christian Horner's current predicament is partly of his own making, as speculation continues to swirl about the former Red Bull boss' next move.
F1, Red Bull fear Verstappen exit as rules pressure grows
Fears are growing that Max Verstappen really could walk away from Formula 1 if the controversial 2026 regulations are not changed.